Re: results and thought process
Blocking Bet noun
A bet that is designed to precipitate a cheaper showdown.
The idea is that it's far more difficult for an opponent to come over the top of your bet than it is to fire one of his own. So, if on the river, you're out of position, think your hand might me good, but do not want to have to call a big bet you fire a blocker. You are assuming that the bet you will likely face if you check, will be greater than the size of your blocking bet, but often, Villain, even when ahead will simply call your bet instaed of reraising.
In Riverboat's example, he bet $500, because he didn't want to call a bet from Villain of say $900.
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